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A New Approach to Handbag ShoppingMon, 12 Feb 2018 14:16:05 +0000en-UShourly1Would you like to learn how to make your own clutch bag?http://designed4you.ie/would-you-like-to-learn-how-to-make-your-own-clutch-bag/
Sun, 10 Sep 2017 14:21:12 +0000http://designed4you.ie/?p=4453We often receive messages asking if we run bag making classes and up until recently, it was not something we had given much thought on. However, with the numerous messages coming in lately and with some possible class venues in negotiation, we thought the time was right to do have a proper look into providing classes!!

At the moment, we are thinking about running a class over a couple of hours, where you will learn how to design and create your own “Venus” clutch bag. We will provide a range of fabrics & faux leathers for you to choose from, silver & antique gold frames and a selection of trims, buttons & sequins for decorating your clutch bag.

At the end of the class, you will take home your very own bespoke clutch bag, which was designed and hand crafted by you!

Would this type of class interest you?

We would love to hear from you. We have set up a survey of 7 questions – It would be fantastic if you could take a few moments to let us know what you think….

We also love to hear from you by email / message so please do feel free to get in contact if you have any further questions.

Thank you

Lynda

]]>5 tips for ordering your bespoke bag!http://designed4you.ie/5-tips-for-ordering-your-bespoke-bag/
Tue, 20 Sep 2016 22:51:56 +0000http://designed4you.ie/?p=3873We’ve all been there….. You went out and bought a dress for an upcoming event – happy days! That’s me sorted, you say to yourself as you head off home with your new guna … Then you find yourself back at the shops trailing store after store for accessories to match. Its proving more difficult to match up your accessories than you originally anticipated!! Yes it happens to us all at some point! Well… not anymore, this is where we can help you!!

From the comfort of your own home, you can choose a bag in any colour to match any outfit. You even get to choose the size and style of this new bag… Now what more can a girl ask for!!

So here’s our top tips for ordering a customised clutch bag to match any outfit:

Take a photo of the dress/outfit or shoes that you are trying to match your new bag to.

A photo really helps not only to show us the colour of the dress/outfit but also so we can see the style of look you are going for. We can then help you choose a style of bag that will compliment your outfit. If you have ordered a dress online, you can also send us the link to the site.

Take a glance at our different styles and bags

Looking at the different shapes and styles of bags that we offer will help you decide what you really want in a bag. You will also find some inspiration as the whole look of a bag can be altered with different trims or brooches added. Check out our galleries here!

Let us know when you need it by.

All our products are handmade to order. Therefore, we will need a bit of time to do some research on fabrics and supplies for your custom made clutch. If we don’t have matching fabrics in stock, we will then order materials in specifically for your bag . Once all materials are to hand, we will begin constructing your bag for you. If you have an upcoming event, please do let us know so that we can make sure that your bag is designed with you and made in good time. We also like to use this date to prioritise orders so that we can make bags for everyone, even if the timeline is tight! So fear not if your have just found our website and your event is coming up fast. Contact us and if we will do our best to design a bag for you, even at short notice!

Want to use your own fabric?

No problem at all! We can make bags from your fabric too. The style of bag may be determined by the fabric type. We will help you in deciding what style of bag will work with your fabric. If you have your own fabric, or scrap of fabric from a dressmaking project, please send us a photo of the fabric or a fabric swatch along with letting us know the type of fabric e.g. satin, cotton, leatherette. We will then discuss with you the design options for your new bag

Let us take care of the rest!!

Once we have all of the information above, we will work our magic to come up with a design to suit your requirements. We may send you photos and / or fabric swatches to help us along the way. Once the design is finalised, we will send you an order link to confirm and pay for your order. As soon as its all confirmed, we will endevour to get your bag made and shipped to you as quick as we can.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:17:10 +0000http://designed4you.ie/?p=3865The Rose of Tralee festival just finished up again for another year and we were delighted to be a part of it again this year. We sponsored our gorgeous Dublin Rose, Lorna Whyte for the 2016 Rose of Tralee festival.

Before Lorna headed off on her exciting adventure with the 64 other Roses, she sent me over photos of her outfits which she had lined up for the duration of the festival. Lorna, obviously packing very wisely, needed just 3 clutch bags that she could mix and match with the outfits for the week. Lorna was also sponsored by Ashleigh Myles, a fantastic milliner who I have had the pleasure of collaborating with previously. Discussing designs with Ashleigh and Lorna was a pleasure and I knew we could create some gorgeous bags which would compliment both the dresses and Ashleigh’s stunning head pieces.

Given that Lorna had a number of dresses of different colours, we decided to go for a monochrome clutch bag which would undoubtedly go with a variety of colours. If you follow Designed 4 You on Instagram, you would have caught a glimpse of the brand new lace design in the making…

I have to admit, I fell in love with this design myself and could not wait to see the finished bag! It was a first adding lace to the over-sized zipper clutch and I was delighted with how the bag came together. I will admit, I plan on making more of these in different colours too!

In addition, we choose a nude bow box clutch (as every gal needs a nude clutch) and a stunning silver glitz clutch to glam up any dress for evening wear. Our signature bow clutch is a Designed 4 You favourite. The very first clutch I made for Designed 4 You was a bow clutch, so I particularly love to make these for customers!

The third and final clutch made for our Dublin Rose was our very popular Sophia Glitz in Silver. If you love a bit of sparkle and glitter, you’ll love our Sophia Glitz. This bag will certainly bling up any outfit.

Lorna was delighted with her 3 bags created especially for her time at the Rose of Tralee. We were thrilled to receive a number of photos of Lorna out and about with our bags. I think it is safe to say Lorna took a particular liking to our signature Bow Clutch in nude faux leather as seen below…. Given my own love of this bag, I’m delighted that Lorna loved it too!

I am delighted to let you know that I have been nominated for a Mrs2Be Brides’ Choice Award again this year!

The Mrs2Be Brides’ Choice Awards are based on reviews from real couples. I made it to the finals last year, so it would be amazing to go one further this year! To do so, I need your help!! If you were happy with my product and/or service, I would be grateful if you could take a couple of minutes to complete a short review of my business.

Please do feel free to let me know if you have submitted a review! Thank you all for your continued support and custom.

Kind Regards

Lynda Prendergast

]]>Beach wedding in Italy, For an unforgettable day!http://designed4you.ie/beach-wedding-in-italy-for-an-unforgettable-day/
Mon, 09 May 2016 23:42:20 +0000http://designed4you.ie/?p=3676Raise your hand if you haven’t dreamed of having a beach wedding at some stage! Well we’re delighted to have the wonderful Annalisa from Wedding&Italy give us some beach wedding inspiration below! …………

There are many options available on weddings venues in Italy and some very unusual. However, there is something about a beautiful beach that just cannot be beaten by any other wedding location. Italy is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world with incredible crystal blue water. Although you can’t celebrate a wedding on just any beach, there are venues that can organise your ceremony on their private beach. Here is a list of restaurant/resorts that could help you make your dream comes true:

This incredible 4* run family hotel right on the beach is the perfect spot for a romantic wedding. And that’s without even mentioning the hotel itself, where you can wake up with the view of the clear blue sea. The staff are very helpful and will be able to help you with every detail of your wedding. You can have a Symbolic or Civil ceremony here.

Well the video speaks for Itself. Although the ceremony doesn’t have any legal bound, you can have a quick “proper” civil ceremony the morning of the wedding in the Town Hall of Riccione city. You will then have a beautiful evening wedding framed by an amazing orange sunset.

This is just perfect for those that want to have a romantic wedding on the beach without having to deal with the issues that comes with the sand especially if you have elderly guests that might be more comfortable on the platform. Here you can have a symbolic wedding.

This amazing 5* hotel has it all! Can you imagine being able to spend the wedding week with your guests in such beautiful place where you can also get pampered in the spa overlooking a breath taking sea? I can! Here you can have a Symbolic wedding.

Fancy get married in a castle on the sea? Talk about killing two birds with one stone right? Although you can’t have your wedding celebration on the actual beach, you can have your dream wedding on a beautiful terrace overlooking a breath taking Portofino sea. here you can have either a Symbolic or a civil wedding.

This incredible 4* hotel can organise the perfect wedding in the perfect maritime landscape. Like many locations, they have their own wedding planner who is happy to look after every aspect of your big day and make it extra special. In this amazing place you can have a Civil a Religious or a Symbolic wedding.

If you love fish, this place is for you! You can enjoy the best fish in the whole region of Lazio while listening to the sound of waves crashing on the shoreline! Here you can have a civil or symbolic wedding.

Sardinia is known for its amazing Caribbean looking sea where you can experience crystalline water and white sand. You can really surprise your guests with an amazing beach holiday. Here you can have a civil or symbolic wedding.

So folks, I hope you found this useful! If you need more information, contact Wedding&Italy where you can find more articles on different topics about weddings in Italy.Annalisa

Mother’s Day 6th March 2016

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we have a range of gifts which will have your mother feeling extra special this mother’s day!

Our Designed 4 You wallet is always a popular choice for gifts and it never disappoints. These wallets, handmade to order have lots of space for busy mums. With 8 card slots, a zipper section for coins, 2 compartments for receipts & notes, its hard to believe you will also fit in your mobile phone! Making them perfect for on the go!

For Mothers who love
all things beauty!

Our beauty gift sets are perfect for the mother who loves to keep her make up neat & to hand. Our gift set comprises of a brush roll for storing make up brushes and a matching make up bag.

Sunglasses Cases for the fashion conscious mama!

Well we are all thrilled to see the sun shining again, so now its time to dust off the sunglasses! What better way to keep them from being scratched than in one of our very own sunglasses cases. Handmade to order in any fabric of your choice

Mother’s Day order book closes Friday 26th Feb! Order now to avoid disappointment

OK Folks, Its Black Friday & this is our Final Day of reductions for 2015!

Don’t miss out on your last chance
to receive 20% Off your order

Use the Coupon Code: Blackfriday(add the code to your cart before Checkout in our store)

Ends midnight tonight

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Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:06:54 +0000http://designed4you.ie/?p=3243Now, long term followers will know that I’m not one to go on about Christmas too early!! However, winter has arrived and we cannot put our heads in the sand any longer!!

Believe it or not there are only 6 weeks between now and the last postage date for Ireland. Therefore, I have only 6 weeks to get all orders made and dispatched to every customer on time. This is the final week for ordering custom fabrics to ensure they reach us on time to be made into fabulous bags and accessories!

Therefore, if you have something in mind for a personalised or themed Christmas gift, please do let me know ASAP to ensure that I can order specific fabric for you.

The Christmas Order book is well and truly open! Custom design orders must be placed prior to 14th November to guarantee Christmas dispatch. (This is also subject to fabric availability, so please be sure to let me know sooner rather than later).

As always, to assist with this expensive time of year, we will accept 30% deposits on orders with balance due before your order is dispatched. Please contact me using the contact page or by phone to 087 7649352.